A subtle conflict has emerged between Kannada actor Kiccha Sudeep and Deputy CM DK Shivakumar after Sudeep responded to Shivakumar’s remarks regarding Sandalwood stars’ absence at the Bengaluru International Film Festival (BIFFES) and the Mekedatu padayatra. Shivakumar warned of potential repercussions for non-cooperation, prompting Sudeep to urge caution in his statements, emphasizing cinema’s dignified space.